Ibusa: Delta State
Admiralty University of Nigeria (ADUN) is pleased to announce the appointment of Navy Captain (Prof.) Isah Rambo Saidu as its new Deputy Vice Chancellor, effective February 9, 2026.
âProfessor Saidu, a distinguished expert in Cyber Security, succeeds Rear Admiral MM Abdullahi, who retired from the position on January 31, 2026.
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âUpon his arrival at Asaba International Airport, Captain Saidu was received by a university delegation led by the Registrar, Cdr. Isaac M. Mankilik (Rtd).
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âFollowing his arrival on campus, he met with the Vice Chancellor, Prof. Christopher Bankole Ndubuisi Ogbogbo, and members of the senior management team.
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âA formal welcome ceremony was held in his honor on February 11, 2026, at the Vice Chancellorâs Office.
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âDistinguished Academic and Military Profile:
âNavy Captain Saidu brings a wealth of experience spanning both military command and high-level academia. A PhD holder in Computer Science, his career highlights include:
âCommand Roles: Commanding Officer of the Nigerian Navy Simulation Center and Duty Officer at Headquarters Eastern Naval Command.
âInstructional Leadership: Officer in Charge of the Computer Laboratory at the Armed Forces Command and Staff College (AFCSC).
âEducation: Alumnus of the Nigerian Defence Academy, AFCSC, and the University of Abuja.
âProfessional Affiliations:
âHe is a recognized member of several prestigious organizations, including:
âComputer Professional Registration Council of Nigeria (CPN)
âNigerian Institute of Management (NIM)
âInternational Association of Engineers and Computer Scientists.
âHis appointment is expected to significantly bolster the universityâs administrative framework and its growing reputation as a leader in cyber security and defense-related education.
âE-signed:
âMakut Alfred Mashat, Anipr
âPublic Relations Officer,
âAdmiralty University of Nigeria.